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UK parties have little room for migrant policy change

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UK

Although most of this reflects refugee flows and rising student numbers, migration for work has also been high. This has increased the size of the labour force, boosting GDP and…

Germany’s immigration law may not fill labour gaps

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GERMANY

Germany’s immigration law.

Migrant lack will worsen Eastern Europe’s skills set

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EASTERN EUROPE

The plan includes investment in the skills needed for the transition from heavy industry to a greener, smarter and more electric future. Those skills are in short supply thanks to…

Poland’s need for foreign workers will persist

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POLAND

Due to unfavourable demographic trends, Poland needs to maintain a relatively liberal immigration policy in order to sustain economic growth. The former Law and Justice (PiS)-led…

Restricting immigration will lower US GDP

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UNITED STATES

Immigration policy outlook.

Divided vote raises pressure on Austria's government

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AUSTRIA

In the final run-off round that took place on May 22, Van der Bellen won 50.3% of the votes. His opponent Norbert Hofer, candidate of the populist far-right Freedom Party (FPOe)…

Italy may not get further EU support in migrant crisis

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ITALY

While migration trends have intensified since the early 2010s compared to the previous decade, they have stabilised in recent years. They are likely to remain high in the medium…

Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

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MIDDLE EAST

Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.

Turkey letting Syrians work will not change much soon

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TURKEY

The regulation on work permits for 'foreigners under temporary protection'.

COVID-19 impacts will cut Latin American remittances

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LATIN AMERICA

The contraction, after several years of robust growth, will stem from a deep recession and measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.